TNOU Previous Year Question Papers: Subject-Wise PDFs

Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) provides subject-wise Term End Examination (TEE) previous year question papers and Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) assignment papers online in PDF format. Question paper archives are published for examination sessions from 2018 to 2025 covering UG, PG, Diploma, Vocational, Certificate, and Short-Term programmes. Learners can access year-wise download portals to download question papers for their course codes.

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Overview of TNOU Question Paper Repositories

TNOU maintains dedicated online PDF repositories for previous year Term End Examination (TEE) question papers across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, vocational diploma, and certificate courses. These question paper archives help distance learners review exam patterns, question trends, and paper structures.

TNOU Term End Examination Question Paper Archives

Term End Examination 2025 Question Papers

The 2025 question paper repository includes download links for both the February 2025 and July 2025 Term End Examination sessions. The papers are organized into semester question papers and general question papers by academic programme.

• UG Degrees: B.A. (English, Economics, History, Human Rights, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Tourism, Criminology, Tamil), B.Sc. (Apparel & Fashion Design, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Visual Communication, Zoology), B.Com, B.Com Computer Applications, BBA, BBA Marketing Management, BCA, BSW, B.Ed General, B.Ed Special Education, and B.Lit.
• PG Degrees: M.A. (Economics, History, Human Rights, Political Science, Public Administration, Tourism, Sociology, Criminology, English, Tamil), M.Com, M.Sc. (Apparel & Fashion Design, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Botany, Chemistry, Zoology), MBA, and MSW.
• Diplomas & Certificates: Diploma in Archaeology & Epigraphy, Journalism, Media Art, Nutrition & Health Education, Tourism & Tour Operations; Certificate in Adolescence Education, Brain Based Learning, Chemical Lab Safety Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Environment Conservation; Short-Term Programs in Basic Computer Operations, Beauty Care, Office Automation, Cold Storage Management, and Road Safety.

Term End Examination 2023 and 2024 Archives

The 2024 repository covers the February 2024 and July 2024 TEE sessions organized by year (First Year, Second Year, Third Year). The 2023 archive provides question papers across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and vocational diploma options.

• 2024 UG Programmes: B.A. Criminology, B.A. English, B.A. Economics, B.A. History, B.A. Human Rights, B.A. Political Science, B.A. Tamil, BBA, BBA Retail Management, BCA, B.Com, B.Com Computer Applications, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Physics, B.Sc. Psychology, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Lit. Tamil, and B.Ed. Special Education.
• 2024 PG Programmes: M.A. Criminology, M.A. English, M.A. Tamil, M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Zoology, MCA (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year), MBA (Management, Logistics, Hospital Administration), and MSW.
• 2023 Programmes: UG, PG, Diploma in Archaeology & Epigraphy, P.G. Diploma in Psychological Counselling, Advanced Vocational Diplomas, Vocational Diplomas (Acupressure Therapist, ECCE, Fashion Design), and Certificate Programmes.

Term End Examination Archives (2018 to 2022)

TNOU archives from June 2018 through June 2022 cover major TEE sessions, including foundation language papers, core subjects, and vocational diplomas.

• June 2022: Includes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year papers for UG (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA, BSW, BPA) and PG (M.A. Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, MBA, M.Com, M.Sc., MCA, MLIS) alongside Vocational Diplomas.
• June 2021: Features Foundation Courses in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Urdu alongside UG and PG subject papers.
• December 2020: Contains downloads for 36 UG programmes, 33 PG programmes, 16 PG Diplomas, 21 Vocational Diplomas, and 18 Diploma courses.
• 2018 and 2019: Includes June and December TEE question papers for Foundation Courses, Bachelor of Preparatory Programmes (Commerce, Social Science, General Mathematics), UG, and PG degrees.

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Assignment Papers

Along with TEE question papers, TNOU publishes Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) assignment question papers online. Submitting assignments is compulsory for distance learners.

• Maximum CIA Marks: 25 marks, calculated as the average total of all submitted assignments.
• Number of Assignments: Typically 2 assignments per course (e.g., B.Sc Computer Science batch AY 2021-2022).
• Word Limit: Students must write answers in approximately 1,000 words per question.
• Assignment Download Portal: Assignment papers are available on the Assignment Question Papers portal.

Steps to Download TNOU Previous Year Question Papers

Students can retrieve TNOU previous year examination question paper PDFs directly from the university site by following these steps:

1. Go to the TNOU Previous Year Question Papers directory or navigate directly to a specific year portal such as TNOU 2025 Question Papers or TNOU 2024 Question Papers.
2. Locate your academic category (UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, Vocational Diploma, or Certificate Course).
3. Find your exact degree or programme name (e.g., B.Sc Computer Science, B.A. English, B.Com, or MBA).
4. Click the “Download” link under the applicable examination session (February, June, July, or December) and year level (1st Year, 2nd Year, or 3rd Year).
5. Save or print the downloaded PDF question paper for exam preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Which year archives of TNOU question papers are available online?

TNOU provides online question paper archives for Term End Examinations conducted from 2018 through 2025. Papers are available for February, June, July, and December examination sessions across UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses.

How many marks are allocated for TNOU continuous internal assessment assignments?

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) carries a maximum of 25 marks. This mark is calculated as the average of the total number of assignments submitted for the course.

What is the required word length for TNOU assignment answers?

Students are required to answer each chosen assignment question in approximately 1,000 words unless otherwise specified in the assignment paper.

Are Foundation Course question papers available in the archives?

Yes, TNOU question paper archives for sessions such as June 2021, 2019, and 2018 contain download links for Foundation Courses in Tamil, English, French, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, and Arabic.

Where can students check project submission deadlines for TNOU Term End Examinations?

TNOU publishes examination notices and project submission deadlines on its website. For instance, learners appearing for TEE August 2026 were instructed to submit projects on or before 23 October 2026.

Are question papers available for vocational diplomas and short-term programs?

Yes, TNOU archives include download links for Vocational Diplomas (such as DTP Operator, General Duty Assistant, ECCE, Beautician) and Short-Term Programs (such as Office Automation, Basic Computer Operations, and Logistics).

Sources

Written from the official TNOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.

• B.Sc-CS-1st-years.pdf tnou.ac.in/…/B.Sc-CS-1st-years.pdf
• Question Papers 2020 Link tnou.ac.in/…/previousyearquestiondec2020.php
• Question Papers 2025 Link tnou.ac.in/…/pqpfeb25.php
• Question Papers 2024 Link tnou.ac.in/…/pqpfeb24.php
• Question Papers 2023 Link tnou.ac.in/…/pqpfeb22.php
• Question Papers 2022 Link tnou.ac.in/…/pqpjun22.php
• Question Papers 2021 Link tnou.ac.in/…/previousyearquestionjun2021.php
• Question Papers 2019 Link tnou.ac.in/…/previousyearquestion2019.php